Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Chateau Pape Clement |
Millésime | 1998 |
Pays | France |
Région | Bordeaux, Graves |
Raisin | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | |
État | Extrait de son coffret en bois d'origine |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Consommable | -2020 |
Stock | 0 |
A prodigious effort from Pape Clement, this wine is smokin'! It boasts a dense ruby/purple color in addition to a terrific nose of charcoal, blackberries, cassis, tobacco, minerals, and spice. This brilliantly-focused, medium to full-bodied 1998 already reveals a boatload of complexity as well as a remarkably long finish. A large-sized effort for this estate, it exhibits a sweet mid-palate and ripe tannin. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2025. Bravo!
An amazing nose of sweet tobacco, orange peel, cigar box and exotic fruit. Lots of tar too. Full-bodied, with exotic and spicy flavors that are slightly decadent and funky, but wild and wonderful, from leather to dried fruits. Just a baby, too. Give this more age.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.